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BBVA signs an agreement with Telefónica Tech to boost cybersecurity on a global scale
Gigamon opens second headquarters in Chennai

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BBVA signs an agreement with Telefónica Tech to boost cybersecurity on a global scale

BVA has chosen Telefónica Tech to boost the cybersecurity of its

B operations on a global scale with the incorporation of the most advanced technologies in Artificial Intelligence and process automation for the prevention of cyber threats .

In addition , this alliance involves the creation of a new specialised centre in Mexico , which will function as a mirror of BBVA ’ s existing Global Cybersecurity Centre in Spain .
The combination of the two will provide comprehensive and uninterrupted coverage for the entire Group .
With the development of this new project , Telefónica Tech has become one of BBVA ’ s main strategic partners in cybersecurity . The bank will incorporate the latest advances of the technology company , supported by its global experience and the advantages offered by intelligence to detect , identify and respond to potential threats , as well as to monitor the activity of cyber-attackers .
Telefónica Tech provides almost 50 services aimed at providing a holistic security response to each operational and business element of the bank , ranging from solutions for the proactive anticipation of threats , definition of operational tactics , strategies to strengthen BBVA ’ s resilience or protection for Data Processing Centres ( DPCs ).
One of the main novelties of this agreement is the creation of a new specialised centre in the Americas , located in Mexico , which will be fully operational in July and will join BBVA ’ s cybersecurity centre in Europe ( Spain ).

Gigamon opens second headquarters in Chennai

igamon , a leader in deep observability , has opened a new ,

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76,767-square-foot office in the new Olympia Cyber Space building in Chennai , India .
The newly constructed facility , which becomes the second largest Gigamon office globally outside of the company ’ s Santa Clara headquarters , will serve as the company ’ s second headquarters to meet the growing global demand for its Deep Observability Pipeline solution .
“ We ’ re thrilled to offer our growing employee population in Chennai a world-class workspace where they can continue to innovate and excel in our purpose to protect the hybrid networks
and data of the largest , most complex organisations on the planet ,” said Shane Buckley , President and CEO at Gigamon .
“ India is not only a premier source of top technical talent but , with the fastest growing economy in the G20 , our Chennai office enables us to capitalise on the growing demand for our Deep Observability Pipeline solution in India , across the broader APAC region and around the world .”
The new Gigamon office is designed to serve up to 1,000 employees and features unique collaboration areas , a cafeteria and recreational areas , including a cricket batting cage , rock climbing wall , pool table , carrom and chess facilities .
The Olympia Cyber Space building was constructed using energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials and is IGBC platinum and WELL ’ s Gold Rated Development certified .
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